Natalie

At a Glance: Name: Natalie – Meaning: relating to the birth of Christ on Christmas Day – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NAT-uh-lee

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Natalie is a Latin name pronounced NAT-uh-lee, tied to the birth of Christ on Christmas Day. It's classified as a timeless classic, the kind of name that's stayed familiar to American parents across generations rather than tracking one particular era.

Meaning & Origin of Natalie

Meaning: Relating to the birth of christ on christmas day.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Natalie

Phonetic: NAT-uh-lee   IPA: /ˈnætəli/

Popularity of Natalie

Natalie peaked at #13 in 2008, when 10,202 baby girls were given the name, and has since settled to #73 in 2024 with 3,114 babies — still a well-used name, just further from its high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Natalie mean?

Relating to the birth of christ on christmas day. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Natalie)

How do you pronounce Natalie?

Natalie is pronounced NAT-uh-lee (IPA: /ˈnætəli/).

Is Natalie a popular name right now?

Natalie peaked at #13 in 2008 and is ranked #73 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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